The Dating Challenge Series by B.N. Hale

A year ago Kate’s life was perfect. Her classes were going well, her fiery roommates kept life interesting, and her dreamy boyfriend was studying to be a doctor. Her future looked bright until Jason proposed . . . and she said no. Unable to explain—even to herself—Kate thought she’d lost her true love. On the anniversary of her breakup Kate is forced into a blind date with Reed, who is handsome and charming, and known for legendary dates... moreA year ago Kate’s life was perfect. Her classes were going well, her fiery roommates kept life interesting, and her dreamy boyfriend was studying to be a doctor. Her future looked bright until Jason proposed . . . and she said no. Unable to explain—even to herself—Kate thought she’d lost her true love. On the anniversary of her breakup Kate is forced into a blind date with Reed, who is handsome and charming, and known for legendary dates. A night of magic and sparks will help her discover the truth of her regret, and the courage that lies hidden. As her attraction for Reed mounts his haunting secret will keep them apart, making her realize that to capture his heart, she’ll have to beat him at his own game. Let the challenge begin . . . 27 Dates is a short story series releasing every two weeks for a year. Stay tuned for the next volume. less

After challenging Reed to a dating competition, Kate settles in to await his call, confident she has captured his attention. But as the days pass with no contact she and her roommates grow restless, unaware that Reed is planning a different sort of invitation, one that soon arrives on her doorstep. When the mysterious cauldron appears, Kate must solve the clues within to find her date. The puzzle will lead to St. Patrick’s Day, where paint will fly and attractions will mount... moreAfter challenging Reed to a dating competition, Kate settles in to await his call, confident she has captured his attention. But as the days pass with no contact she and her roommates grow restless, unaware that Reed is planning a different sort of invitation, one that soon arrives on her doorstep. When the mysterious cauldron appears, Kate must solve the clues within to find her date. The puzzle will lead to St. Patrick’s Day, where paint will fly and attractions will mount. By day’s end one thing will be certain. The sparks between them have just begun to ignite. The Color War is about to begin. 27 Dates is a short story series releasing every two weeks for a year. Stay tuned for the next volume. less

With their dating competition heating up, Reed is forced to consider the future of their challenge, and the haunting secret that could tear them apart. As he struggles to keep Kate at a distance, she plots their next date. Intent on besting their latest escapade, she plans to take him to another world, one filled with magic. Despite his efforts, Reed is drawn into the enchantment of the evening, and the walls around his heart begin to crack... moreWith their dating competition heating up, Reed is forced to consider the future of their challenge, and the haunting secret that could tear them apart. As he struggles to keep Kate at a distance, she plots their next date. Intent on besting their latest escapade, she plans to take him to another world, one filled with magic. Despite his efforts, Reed is drawn into the enchantment of the evening, and the walls around his heart begin to crack. Each breach will remind him of guilt long buried, and his promise to a lost friend. His rising attraction for Kate will leave Reed facing a difficult choice. Hold to a promise from the past? Or yield to the promise of a future? 27 Dates is a short story series releasing every two weeks for a year. Stay tuned for the next volume. less

After four dates with Reed, Kate believes she has a handle on his methods, but his latest invitation leaves her breathless. In the depths of the city he takes her to an island under the stars, where an exquisite dinner awaits. Isolated and filled with light, the evening is perfect, but Reed has one more surprise up his sleeve. With information from an unexpected ally, Reed plans to provide her a night of wishes, and help her fulfill a lifelong dream... moreAfter four dates with Reed, Kate believes she has a handle on his methods, but his latest invitation leaves her breathless. In the depths of the city he takes her to an island under the stars, where an exquisite dinner awaits. Isolated and filled with light, the evening is perfect, but Reed has one more surprise up his sleeve. With information from an unexpected ally, Reed plans to provide her a night of wishes, and help her fulfill a lifelong dream. The magic of the night will bring their attraction to the breaking point, forcing Kate to wonder if the challenge is no longer a game. 27 Dates is a short story series releasing every two weeks for a year. Stay tuned for the next volume. less

With the dating challenge heating up, Reed wrestles with his rising attraction for Kate, and the secret he has yet to tell. Hoping to escape his memories, he retreats to the school library to study. But his roommate has informed Kate of his location, and her invitation is the largest yet, taking their challenge public. Kate’s invitation is its own challenge, and Reed prepares himself for a game of truth or dare. He may have a secret, but Kate has revelations of her own... moreWith the dating challenge heating up, Reed wrestles with his rising attraction for Kate, and the secret he has yet to tell. Hoping to escape his memories, he retreats to the school library to study. But his roommate has informed Kate of his location, and her invitation is the largest yet, taking their challenge public. Kate’s invitation is its own challenge, and Reed prepares himself for a game of truth or dare. He may have a secret, but Kate has revelations of her own. Her past has returned, and it could spell the end of everything. Suddenly facing a life without Kate, Reed discovers a new emotion. Jealousy. 27 Dates is a short story series releasing every two weeks for a year. Stay tuned for the next volume. less

It’s been over a year since Kate refused Jason’s proposal and she’d thought him gone forever, but he arrives on her doorstep with all the force of a past love. He takes the place of her date with Reed and whisks her into a night of memory. At first she thinks he just wants to reminisce, but as the night passes he makes his intentions clear. His feelings haven’t changed. Caught by surprise, she wrestles with his questions—and her own desires... moreIt’s been over a year since Kate refused Jason’s proposal and she’d thought him gone forever, but he arrives on her doorstep with all the force of a past love. He takes the place of her date with Reed and whisks her into a night of memory. At first she thinks he just wants to reminisce, but as the night passes he makes his intentions clear. His feelings haven’t changed. Caught by surprise, she wrestles with his questions—and her own desires. But she is not the same girl as before, and the courage Reed has elicited refuses to be caged. Her newfound strength could build a future with her ex, but that would require ending things with Reed. With the fate of the dating challenge hanging in the balance, her past and present will clash in her heart. By night’s end only one can prove the victor. 27 Dates is a short story series releasing every two weeks for a year. Stay tuned for the next volume. less